Student Nurse

The Student Nurse works under the direction of the RN / LPN. The responsibilities of the Student Nurse include providing direct patient care and maintaining patient care standards. The Student Nurse must exhibit the ability to work with people from diverse socio-economic backgrounds; to organize, set priorities and manage multiple priorities, and to adapt to a rapidly changing environment.

Education : High School / GED required.  Candidates must meet the following criteria :

• Completed a minimum of one year of clinical experience within an academic nursing program, and completed the following educational courses and clinical experience : Fundamentals of Nursing and Pharmacology including medication administration.
• Currently enrolled and in good standing in an accredited Associated Degree, Diploma or Baccalaureate Professional Nursing Program. Nursing Graduates pending passage of the NCLEX are also eligible.

License, Certification and / or Registration : BLS required before the conclusion of the orientation period.

Highlights of our hospitals

Huntsville Hospital was recently named   Best Regional Hospital and #2 in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report . With 971 beds, a specialized Orthopedic & Spine Tower, a Level III Regional Neonatal ICU, and the largest Emergency Department and Level 1 Trauma Center in the state with our own specialized Red Shirt Trauma Program, there are many opportunities to apply your knowledge and skills. We are a certified Primary Stroke Center and named "One of the Top 100 Hospitals in the Nation with Great Heart Programs." From six cath labs and four EP labs to multiple medical and step-down units, you can continually grow your skillset! We offer a training center on campus for continuing education, Shared Governance Program, Clinical Ladder for professional development, The Daisy Award, and if you are a new grad, a Nurse Residency Program to help you transition from student to professional nurse. We care about you and your well-being by offering an excellent benefits package, childcare, health and wellness programs, an onsite employee pharmacy, a free health clinic, tuition assistance, and much more. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Ask us about incentives and additional opportunities.

Huntsville Hospital Benefits :

We are committed to providing competitive benefits. Our benefits package for eligible employees includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending; short term and long term disability; several retirement account options with 401K organization match; nurse residency program; tuition assistance; student loan reimbursement; On-site training and education opportunities; Employee Discounts to phone providers, local restaurants, tickets to shows, apartment application and much more!